Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 26 2025
Library board election, summer internship in Texas
Today's news from Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit - you find it in Rockton-Roscoe News.
- Today our local election coverage features the candidates for Talcott Library board. Coming next: Village of Rockton, Roscoe Township, Village of Roscoe candidates
- Kailynn Catalani, a biochemistry major from Roscoe, was one of 14 Augustana College juniors selected for the Texas Medical Center Summer Research Internship Program. She will take part in a paid, full-time, 10-week experience in Houston this summer at the Texas Medical Center, home to the world's largest children's hospital and largest cancer hospital.
Wednesday's weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Mostly cloudy Wednesday night, with a low around 39. A 50 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
In the news
Seven candidates vying for five seats on Talcott Library Board
Local elections in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Marianne Mueller
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 24, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 25, 2025
Death notices, local dive, no more fresh veggies
Michael McGinnis
Who are the candidates in the April 1 election?
The names you’ll see on the ballot in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton IL.
Michael McGinnis
Whitman Post Elementary School principal presented with “Outstanding Principal Award”
Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.
Marianne Mueller
Upcoming events
Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
Michael McGinnis
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 9:00 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street Rockton IL, 61072
Michael McGinnis
Live Music: Steve Weber
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
Michael McGinnis
Our readers have sent us some great story ideas this week. What would you like us to cover?
